Heavy Metal Screening

Heavy Metal Analysis

Land and water pollution by heavy metals is a worldwide issue. All countries are affected. In the United States alone, heavy metal contamination has created 600,000 “brown fields.”

Cannabis readily absorbs and stores hazardous substances like heavy metals and radioactive materials. This makes it ideal for remediation of toxic lands, but creates toxicity in the plant. These toxins can be passed on to humans in cannabis products and cause acute and chronic diseases.

At DigiPath Labs, we use inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to test for heavy metal contamination at concentrations as low as one part per trillion. In addition to its ultra-sensitivity, our ICP-MS equipment enables us to process samples and report results quickly.

Avoiding Heavy Metal Contamination

In addition to testing soil for heavy metals before planting, avoid using chemicals intended only for lawns or other non-food plant life.

Labs is licensed by the State of Nevada Division of Health and Behavioral Services under Nevada Law NAC 453A and NRS 453D as a Medical Marijuana Independent Testing Laboratory.

Content and statements in this website are based on the best available information to date provided by state regulations.